The Philadelphia Phillies (45-41) will look to put behind a disastrous sixth inning display where Nick Pivetta and Juan Nicasio combined to give up six runs in a 9-2 loss to the first place Atlanta Braves (51-36). A win today puts the Phils within 4.5 games of first place in the NL East. A loss will knock the team out of both a National League Wild Card spot and second place in the division as the Nationals victory earlier today against the Marlins ties Washington and Philadelphia in the win-loss column.
The Phillies lineup will have their hands full once again as rookie sensation Mike Soraka gets the ball for the Braves.